Food-deprived rats will learn a new response if given nonnutritive, saccharine-sweetened water as a reward. Thus, the sweet-tasting water is motivating even though no actual hunger reduction takes place. This fact raises questions about
a. instinct theories of motivation.
b. sociobiological theories of motivation.
c. incentive theories of motivation.
d. drive theories of motivation.
D
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A. stimulates the production of dopamine B. interferes with the reuptake of dopamine C. binds to serotonin receptors D. stimulates the production of receptors
Dr. Ali is a psychologist who believes that psychology should not attempt to understand the mind, but rather focus on understanding the observable actions in which people and animals. Dr. Ali's approach deals with ______________ psychology.
a. ?psychoanalytic theory
b. ?behavioral
c. ?functional
d. ?structural
Biology and __________ form the cluster of "life sciences" according to Simonton
Fill in the blanks with correct word
A defendant in a civil case is believed to not be competent to testify in court. What type of psychologist is likely to have influenced this decision?
a. Cognitive b. Counseling c. Forensic d. Behavioral